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HX53 VJY

2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

25,394 mi
Last recorded25,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VJY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 25,394 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 25,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,106 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 25,106 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 24,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 24,599 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 24,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 23,567 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 23,566 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 22,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2015 20,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 May 2015 20,354 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jan 2014 18,465 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 18,462 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2012 18,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,757 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 10,591 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 10,951 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R?

Based on 3,980 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
Horn not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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HX53 VJY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 9,005 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL1200R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 VJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX53 VJY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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